India paves way for biotech-led industrial revolution: Minister Singh

The Union Minister of State for Science and Technology (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh on Monday said that India is poised to lead a biotechnology-driven transformation of the global economy, claiming the country has taken an early lead in preparing for the next wave of industrial change.

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”I believe that in the coming days the next industrial revolution will be based on the biotechnology. During that time, we can say in full confidence that India have already paved it's way in that direction while other countries of the world might be getting ready for it....” Singh said.He was speaking on the sidelines of the Second Foundation Day celebration of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), where he underlined that India’s biotechnology ecosystem has moved beyond piecemeal efforts to an integrated, innovation-led framework combining institutions, industry and entrepreneurs.Positioning biotechnology as a key instrument of economic strategy, Singh emphasised the role of partnerships in driving growth.» Also, integrat